Brian Richardson of NBC's American Ninja Warrior

<ul> <li>While there’s no denying that <em>ANW </em>has solidified its place in the world of sports entertainment (which comes as <strong>‘Ninja Warrior’ is being considered for inclusion at the 2028 Olympic Games</strong>!),&nbsp; the producers behind <em>ANW </em>from <a href="https://www.asmithco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>A. Smith &amp; Co. Productions</strong></a> firmly believe that the show’s storytelling component is what sets it apart.</li> <li>As a <strong>sport that encourages people who can’t participate in traditional sports to join in</strong>, <em>ANW</em> has made historic strides in cultivating diversity on-screen by featuring the astounding stories of athletes with disabilities conquering the courses – proving how “Ninja Warrior” is an inclusive way for all to stay active. Additionally, as a sport that encourages athletes to compete against the course rather than one another, “Ninja Warrior” has cultivated a <strong>new approach to teamwork and camaraderie</strong>.</li> <li><em>ANW </em>has created an incredibly strong ‘Ninja Warrior’ community and self-sustaining ecosystem as<strong> countless contestants stay within the</strong><em><strong>ANW </strong></em><strong>universe</strong>, creating jobs such as ‘Ninja Warrior’ training gyms, motivational speaking, and more. Not to mention how many contestants return to compete in the <em>ANW </em>arena 5+ times throughout their life – they simply can’t get enough!</li> </ul>